20-173 PERSONAL SHAKO OF KAISER WILHELM II - GENERALFELDMARSCHALL - NAVY SEE-BATTALION - IN FULL PARADE CONFIGURATION - COMPLETE WITH PARADE FEATHERS AND TWO STORAGE BOXES. Today we are offering perhaps the single most important artifact ever in the history of Der Rittmeister Militaria. In our day we have offered many fine articles of headdress, tunics, etc. from Germany’s royals. We even have offered several schirmutzen that once belonged to Kaiser Wilhelm II, but never anything quite like this! Today we are pleased and honored to present his Majesty Kaiser Wilhelm II’s original officer’s shako for the See-Battalion.
As you are well aware, the See-Battalion was attached to the Kaiserliche Marine, much as the U.S. Marine Corps is to the U. S. Navy and the British Royal Marines are to Her Majesty’s Royal Navy. The See-Battalion provided shipboard security for the German Imperial Navy’s larger vessels. They were also charged with providing security at many German embassies and consulates around the world. In China one entire battalion (Battalion Nr 3) was assigned as the embassy’s security force, and as additional military muscle to bolster the area’s other colonial troops. Our premiere offering today is the complete ensemble for the Kaiser’s See-Battalion shako.
The shako’s body consists of superb felt for the body portion, and fine leather for its top, as well as the front and rear visors. The See-Battalion's wappen is absolutely magnificent. It features an eagle with outspread wings. In the middle of its chest is a smaller Hohenzollern Eagle. Clasped in the larger eagle’s talons is an anchor base. Over its head sits a Hohenzollern Crown, with a royal stole streaming out from either side. The wappen is exquisitely frosted. All of its fire gilding remains intact. The shako boasts a glorious pair of chin scales. The final exterior detail is its field badge, handsomely crafted of silver bullion. It sports a red center signifying the Reich. The exterior’s condition is excellent. I believe most would agree with me. It is in mint-minus condition.
The back interior visor is green leather. The sweatband is ultra soft doeskin. It exhibits an extra band of stitching that one only sees on top-of-the-line headdress. (Naturally, one expects this from the Kaiser!) Its liner is made from superior quality silk. It has a much tighter weave than that one normally sees. Again, this was an expensive helmet option, but if you were the Kaiser, expenses be damned! Wilhelm II’s gold Cypher is embossed on the silk liner. The entire interior is in excellent condition, with just a hint of gentle wear. In all likelihood, it was worn very rarely during Wilhelm II’s reign (1888 to 1918).
Some manufacturer’s production markings seem to appear under the liner, as well as the size, "55 1/4." This is around the average hat/helmet size for the period.
Now let us turn to the helmet’s featherbush. The cock feathers are white, red, and black, representing Germany’s national colors. It differs from a Prussian general’s feathers, which are just black and white. This is because the See-Battalion was considered a national force rather than merely a Prussian unit. (The same held true for the Kaiserliche Marine). The very full cock feathers are attached to a special trichter, which slides in behind the field badge. The entire shako takes on an entirely different look when the parade feathers are attached. Accompanying the parade feathers is an officer’s regular horsehair bush. It is a very full and beautifully-shaped. Should you to want to attach the bush, you will need to dismount the feathers. This is because only one of these very special trichters is included. Personally, I cannot imagine why one would wish to do so. The bush comes with the ensemble, however. It will be yours to do with as you wish when you purchase it. Another part of the ensemble is the shako’s and parade feathers’ storage boxes. The shako’s box measures 9" x 11" x 8." The box front displays a special-added label that reads "Seebattalion." Immediately above the unit designation appears Wilhelm II’s similarly Hohenzollern-Crowned Cypher. The box is lined in white silk. The shako rests inside the box, along with the field badge and the extra, horsehair parade bush. Originally, a leather strap secured the top to the box. Only a remnant of the leather strap remains.
The last piece of the presentation is a special, cylindrically-shaped case, which houses the parade feathers when they are not in use. I have seen similar cases in the past, housing generals’ trichters and feathers. Such cases always are far larger and more ornate than boxes holding lower officers’ horsehair trichters. This one has openings on both ends to facilitate removing and replacing the bush. The ends are appropriately marked "Oben (top)" and "Unten (bottom)." The box stands 11 3/4" high. It is 6 3/4" in diameter at the base. Its side displays a similar label to that seen on the shako’s box, identifying it as Kaiser Wilhelm II’s property.
Again, we are extremely excited to share this with you. One often hears the term "museum piece" or "museum grade." This certainly applies here. Any collector fortunate enough to have this in his collection (as I do now), is the caretaker of a truly historic piece. I know many of you will flinch at its price. It is expensive, of that we have no doubt. In comparison, two or three years ago I was offered one of Wilhelm II’s feldgrau tunics and an army general pickelhaube. The price to me would have been €50,000. At today’s prices that would equal $74,000+! [Please allow sufficient time for the attached photographs to load. I believe you will find the wait well worth it]! $42,495.00  

 

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26-16 PRESENTATION BRONZE OF KAISER WILHELM II IN THE UNIFORM OF A GROßADMIRAL TO ADMIRAL FREDERICK von INGENOHL. Bronzes of Kaiser Wilhelm II are extremely popular with collectors. These bronzes come in a variety of sizes and different quality levels. Even modest households in Germany usually displayed a small bronze of the Kaiser. At the other extreme were the massive pieces commissioned by the Kaiser himself. They were produced and given as gifts for special services to the Kaiser and the Reich. These often ranged to 20" in height and exceeded 20+ lbs.! They were never produced in great quantities. Most of them featured the Kaiser wearing an army regimental uniform. One should remember, however, that Wilhelm II was a Navy man at heart. He really savored his role as Großadmiral in the Kaiserliche Marine. As with ANY area of collecting, we ALWAYS find that naval items are fewer in number. It does not matter whether it is wound badges, qualification badges, uniforms, or whatever; navy items are ALWAYS harder to find. Our featured item brings this scarcity home with a resounding bang. As rare as are these presentation bronzes of Wilhelm II, the number of them with a naval theme is minuscule. We recently readjusted our focus in this area of merchandise. Although we have offered busts of German royalty and military commanders for years, now we are searching for rarer pieces.  I do not use the term "museum piece" or "museum quality" lightly. Applying either in this case does not represent an overstatement. What we offer today is a massive, beautifully constructed, special presentation bronze of Kaiser Wilhelm II in the uniform of a Großadmiral. That alone makes it a very rare piece. In addition, it was a special presentation piece given by a grateful Kaiser to Admiral Friederick von Ingenohl. Frederick von Ingenohl (1857-1933) first joined the Imperial German Navy in 1874 at the age of seventeen. He served in many commands, then ultimately was appointed to command the High Seas Fleet in 1913. He was, in fact, its commander at the outbreak of WW I. Although aggressive by nature, Ingenohl was never able to fully implement his plans for his fleet. This was due in part to a lack of support from the Kaiser himself, who did not want to risk his fleet, and from interference by the German Admiralty. Alfred von Tirpitz was one of his biggest opponents. After a whispering campaign to the Kaiser, von Ingenohl was replaced in February 1915. This bronze was presented to von Ingenohl in April 1914 on the occasion of his 40th year of service in the Navy. This imposing bronze measures some 20" in height and weighs more than twenty-two lbs. The bronze has a marble base (dark green and white) and a matching circular extension to which the waist-high likeness of Kaiser Wilhelm II is attached. This stunningly beautiful likeness shows the Kaiser in the full-dress uniform of a Großadmiral. Wilhelm is wearing his fore and aft cap and grasps a telescope in his right hand. Attached to the circular marble extension is a dedication plaque, which states "Meinem leiben Ingenohl 12 April 1914 Wilhelm." Topping this beautifully patinaed plaque is a superb Hohenzollern Crown. This massive bronze was the work of the noted sculptor, Otto Rohloff. Rohloff’s signature appears on the reverse of the bronze. I am so excited to present this naval-themed bronze to you today. I hope that each of you will read this description in detail and look closely at the attached photographs. All of the items we offer have history attached to some degree or another. This is a slice of history at its best, as a king acknowledges the contributions of his loyal subject in a most effuse and generous manner. $9,995.00

 

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20-175 LIFE-SIZED KAISER WILHELM II BUST AS AN ADMIRAL IN THE KAISERLICHEE MARINE IN PARADE UNIFORM. This is a large, well made, plaster or bisque bust of Kaiser Wilhelm II in a Kaiserliche Marine Admiral’s dress uniform. The bust depicts the Kaiser from the chest up. It looks VERY nearly life-sized to me. The bust measures 29 3/4" in height, and 22 3/4" in width. It weighs a whopping 28.2 lbs., total! I wanted to share these dimensions with you first, so you can appreciate the item’s sheer magnitude and exhilarating presence. Mere photographs do not begin to do the piece full justice. Its details are amazing. Gazing at in person, it is almost as if the Kaiser is in the same room with you. He is attired in an admiral’s parade uniform.
The bust was produced before he assumed the rank of Großadmiral. The latter rank (full Admiral) was equivalent to the Germany Army’s rank of General der Infantrie or General der Kavallerie. This is imperative if one is to understand the Großadmiral’s importance of in the German Navy. During the entire Imperial German Period, only six men achieved the rank of Großadmiral! These men included:

Kaiser Wilhelm II - 1901.

King Oscar II of Sweden - 1901.

Hans von Koester - 1905.

Prinz Heinrich von Preußen - 1909.

Alfred von Tirpitz - 1911.

Henning von Holtzendorff - 1918.

No equivalent rank to Generaloberst existed in the German Navy. Thus, one finds the jump from Admiral to Großadmiral. If one examines the bust’s epaulettes, in addition to the Navy’s fouled anchor the Kaiser is wearing an Admiral’s two pips on each epaulette, rather than a Großadmiral’s crossed batons. It also informs us that the bust predates 1901, when the Kaiser assumed became the Kaiserliche Marine’s first Großadmiral.
Around his neck, the Kaiser is wearing the Kette (Collar) of the Hohenzollern House Order. It is one of Imperial Germany’s rarest decorations. It makes the PLM look common! [I saw one of these several years ago that had belonged to the King of Bulgaria. It was in its original presentation case (which was massive), and its asking price was more than $100,000]. The Kette was awarded only to German royalty, and royalty from other nations at the King/Kaiser’s discretion. Wilhelm is also wearing a Frack bar on his left breast. This is a simply superb bust. If you have the space to display it properly, this would make a key piece for your collection. [Due to the item’s size and weight, special packing and shipping will be required. This will be determined based on your location and shipping needs. You will be charged based on the actual cost. $2,995.00CW

 

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20-133 PRESENTATION GIFT SET, CIGARETTE AND MATCH CASE IN A DELUXE LEATHER CASE FROM KAISER WILHELM II TO A NAVAL OFFICER. Nothing shows the grandeur and power of the German Empire more than the gifts Kaiser Wilhelm II granted to his subjects and special acquaintances. I have a special interest in royalty items. The various gifts Wilhelm II bestowed "speak" to me. The incredible high quality and beauty of these items take one’s breath away. These gifts include busts, swords, stickpins, watches, rings, etc., etc. Today we offer one of the most beautiful Kaiser gifts I have seen so far. Our featured item was the top find of our recently-completed trip to Germany. We start with its ravishing, red, Moroccan-leather-fitted case. It measures 6 3/4" x 5 ½" x 1." An elegant, gold-trim design completely encircles the case. The case’s center spotlights an applied, gilt, Hohenzollern Crown. The Prussian royal stole flows down from the crown. Inside, the case is lined with purple silk at the top. Embossed in gold across the silk liner is the name of one of the Kaiser’s most important house jewelers. It reads, "Gebr. Friedlander Hof-Juwaleltere Sr. Maj. d. Kaisers Berlin W." A Hohenzollern Crown is also embossed over this in gold. [A word or two about Friedlander is in order here. The four best-known royal house jewelers during the Imperial period were: Godet & Sohn, Wagner & Sohn, Cy & Wagner, and Gebrüder Friedlander. Godet and Wagner are perhaps a little better-known, as both produced superb orders and decorations. The fact is, Friedlander was equally as skilled in making orders and decorations. Interestingly, awarded Ordens Pour le Mérite were most often produced by Wagner & Sohn AND Gebrüder Friedlander! When it came to producing royal gifts such as this one, Friedlander and Cy & Wagner were the best in the field. All of the best such pieces I have seen were produced by these two firms]. The bottom portion of the case also is covered in purple velvet. The base section contains cutout resting places for the two "stars" of this royal presentation. First is a superb silver cigarette case, with a textured finish that looks like silvery bark. This case measures 3 ½" x 3" x ½." In the upper left corner is an engraved cypher "W" with a Hohenzollern Crown. The crown and cypher are highlighted with inlaid GOLD and rose-colored diamonds! The rose-colored diamonds give the crown and cypher an interesting cast. It is more subdued and elegant than white diamonds. I just love holding this case under artificial light and turning it in my hands so the light catches the highlights of these small diamonds. I have seen many fine cigarette cases given as gifts by Wilhelm II, but I have never seen one encrusted with diamonds, nor at this quality-level. The crown displays FIVE of the small, rose-colored diamonds, while the Wilhelm Cypher has no less than THIRTY-SEVEN. The button that opens the cigarette case is a cabochon sapphire. As beautiful as is the exterior, the interior is equally stunning. The interior is gilt, which offsets the silver exterior quite handsomely. Sitting exactly where the cypher is on the obverse is another Wilhelm Cypher on the left side of the case. Below that cypher is the inscription of the award from "His Majesty the Kaiser an Honor Prize for a Tennis Competition in 1901 to a Navy Oberleutnant zur See Robertson." (Ehrenpreis Sr. Maj. des Kaisers im Tenniswettspiel gewonnen von Oberleutnant zur See Robertson 1901). To the right are all the correct markings for Friedlander and .900 silver. The two elastic restrainers for cigarettes remain in place. The corresponding match case measures 1 ½"" x 2" x 1/4." It features a smaller, rose-diamond-encrusted Wilhelm Cypher and Hohenzollern Crown. The lid flips up in the same manner as a modern lighter. A number of matches could be housed inside. At the bottom of the case is a striking surface. I do not see markings for Friedlander on the smaller case; however, I have no doubt it was produced in the same manner and by the same firm as the cigarette case. This, my dear readers is as sumptuous a cigarette case as was produced during the thirty years that Kaiser Wilhelm II sat on Germany’s throne. Unquestionably, it is the most important Kaiser gift that I have offered. The fact it was presented to a naval officer does not hurt, either. [As an aside, Oberleutnant zur See Robertson, in spite of what looks like a non-German surname, was indeed a German naval officer. He went on to become a Korvettenkapitän during WW I in an administrative post]. $7,495.00

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Items Relating to Kronprinz Wilhelm

 

04-493 KRONPRINZ WILHELM von PREUßEN PICKELHAUBE FROM KÜRAßIER-REGIMENT Nr 2 WITH DELUXE STORAGE CASE. Today we offer the single most historically significant Pickelhaube in the history of Der Rittmeister Militaria. This is a historically important Küraßier helmet, once owned by Kronprinz Wilhelm von Preußen (Eldest son of Kaiser Wilhelm II and heir to the throne of Germany. He was in fact due to be the fourth Kaiser in Germany and was "The Kaiser who never was."). He served as an Oberst a lá suite for this regiment beginning on 27 January 1913. It was one of four elite Küraßier-Regiments, and was formally known as Küraßier-Regiment Königin (Pommersches) Nr 2. The regiment was established in 1717. It was garrisoned at Pasewalk, where it was assigned to the II. Armeekorps. The other three elite Prussian Küraßier-Regiments were the Regiment des Gardes du Corps, the Garde-Küraßier-Regiment, and the Leib-Küraßier-Regiment Großer Kurfürst (Schlesisches) Nr 1. In addition, six line-Küraßier Regiments existed in the Prussian army. The Küraßier Regiments were the German Army’s heavy cavalry. They were, in fact, "armored cavalry." They wore metal helmets, with long, lobstertail backs to protect their necks from sword slashes from their enemy. They also wore a metal breast plate (front and back) that was called a küraß. These breast plates offered good protection from other cavalrymen with whom they might fight. The advent of firearms reduced their advantage.
A case in point followed the Battle of Waterloo, after 1815 the no further Küraßier regiments were formed in the Prussian Army. Due to all the weight they carried, they needed the biggest and strongest horses. At the same time, they were easy targets on the battlefield, because they were the slowest cavalry. Their time had come and gone. By the early days of WW I, all cavalry was dismounted to serve in the trenches with the infantry.
The Kronprinz was a cavalryman of the first order. Our first thoughts of him usually are as a Hussar, when he served in 1. Leib-Husaren=Regiment Nr 1. This regiment was one of the two Prussian Husaren-Regiments that displayed the dreaded Totenkopf on both their busbies and schirmutzes/mutzes. It should be remembered that Generalfeldmarschall August von Mackensen was also a member of 1. Leib-Husaren-Regiment Nr 1 and had been so since the Franco-Prussian War. (But that is another story). Our helmet is an ultra-high-caliber helmet for Küraßier-Regiment Königin (Pommersches) Nr 2. The helmet’s body is silver-toned. The helmet trim, chin scales, cruciform, and wappen are all gilt-toned. Three or four very minor indentations appear on the helmet’s surface. They are in no way detractive to the overall presentation. The wappen for the Kronprinz’s helmet is nothing short of amazing. The frosted gilding has changed little during the past 90+ years. Please take a moment to really look at this. Each of the feathers is sharply chiseled. The bandeau, which reads "Hohenfriedberg 4 Juni 1745" is sharp, and stands out against the wappen. (This was one of the key battles fought by Prussia during King Frederick the Great’s time). The oversized state and reich’s kokarden are present. An extra-tall, fluted, silver spike tops the helmet. Inside, the front and rear visors are leather-lined. The leather sweatband shows wear. It has some very small holes. The sweatband also displays the high leather stitching that is always an indicator of a very special helmet. The silk liner is faded from age and soiling, but is certainly white. Embossed in gold on the liner is Kronprinz Wilhelm’s crowned royal cypher. Peeking under the liner, all of the original hardware is present, with no double holes. The final touch to this amazing helmet is its special extra-tall storage case. The leather handle at the top is present, but broken. The attaching strap at the bottom is also split. On the bottom of the case’s exterior is the Kronprinz’s cypher once again. The inside bottom cover has a stamping for a place where many of the Kronprinz’s uniform items resided after WW I’s end. His intention was that they become part of a museum at some point. I am not certain whether this ever happened. We are including a postcard of the Kronprinz on parade with the regiment. He is in full-dress uniform, including the küraß and the actual helmet for Küraßier-Regiment Königin (Pommersches) Nr 2 that you see here. While we have been privileged to offer pickelhauben from many Imperial Germany royals, this is undoubtedly our most important offering yet. This helmet is a masterpiece from the art of high-end pickelhauben. We gladly share it with you today. $29,995.00CB

 

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20-165 XRL DELUXE DOUBLE FRAMED PRESENTATION PHOTOGRAPH SET - KRONPRINZ WILHELM VON PREUßEN - KÜRAßIER REGIMENT Nr 2. This is a consignment item. Kronprinz Wilhelm was the Regimental Chef of both the renowned Küraßier-Regiment Nr 2, and the famous 1. Leib-Garde-Husaren-Regiment Nr 1. In the Küraßier-Regiment’s formal presentation photograph, the Kronprinz is wearing the regiment’s dress küraß (breastplate) and kollar (tunic). A number of decorations are attached to the küraß, as well as the Black Eagle Breast Star. (Look closely at his right hand. He is actually carrying the regiment’s helmet)! The Kronprinz’s Cypher is embossed in the top center of the photograph. The name of the royal firm that produced the frame in Potsdam appears under the red Moroccan leather. The photograph is accompanied by a framed letter from the Kronprinz to the man to whom the photo was sent. It is fully-colored and displays an 1870 Iron Cross. When combined with the Kronprinz’s helmet, this beautiful photograph and letter set make a magnificent display group. $2,495.00CB

 

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20-162 K SABERTACHE STORAGE CASE AND FOUL WEATHER COVER TO KRONPRINZ WILHELM von PREUßEN FOR 1. LEIB-HUSAREN-REGIMENT Nr 1. As a part of our final royalty week after our return from Germany, we are very pleased to offer a most unusual item which Kronprinz Wilhelm von Preußen. This is a sabertache storage case and foul weather cover for the Kronprinz’s sabertache. The Kroneprinz was always very closely associated with 1. Leib-Husaren-Regiment Nr 1. It was his primary regiment and most photos that we see of him in uniform show him in the uniform of that regiment. Whether you see him in a busby or a visor cap of the regiment, that was always his trademark. 1. Leib-Husaren-Regiment Nr 1 was one of four regiments in the German army that carried a Totenkopf on their headdress. Generalfeldmarschall August von Mackensen was also closely tied to this regiment and had been in a young officer in it and had won an 1870 Iron Cross 2^nd Class during the Franco-Prussian War. He served as its regimental commander at one point and all through his career as a general officer he was most often seen in the uniform of the regiment. Getting back to the Kronprinz, he was an Oberst a la Suite for the regiment. The Sabertache was a case that officers, NCO’s and Enlisted Men from Husaren-Regiments wore on their uniforms. A sabertache was a decorative case that was worn suspended from three leather belts. On the exterior it had the regimental colors and the royal cypher for the head of state from which the regiment came. The sabertache would flip up and papers or documents could be carried inside along with other small items. Our offering today is a combination of the sabertache storage case for the sabertache of the Kronprinz and the foul weather cover for the sabertache. To preserve his sabertache when not in use he had this hard case which measured 13 1/4" x 11 1/4" x 2 1/4". This would have been similar to a Pickelhaube or Busby storage case which would have protected the headdress when not in use. The exterior of the case is made of leather which shows normal use and on the front we see the royal crowned cypher of the Kronprinz embossed in gold. Inside the case the lining is of a cream colored silk. The manufacturers markings, "L. Robrecht KGL. Hoflieferant Berlin", can also be seen on the silk lining. Housed inside the storage case is the foul weather cover which would have been placed over the actual sabertache during foul weather. The cover is made of what I would call a high quality oil cloth. There are four small metal snaps inside and there are slots where the three leather belts which supported the sabertache would have been passed through. There is some staining to the silk lining in the storage box where the foul weather cover has rested for many years. This is an amazing accessory which once belonged to Kronprinz Wilhelm. I only wish that I could have acquired his sabertache as well! $3,495.00   

 

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Items Relating to King Friedrich Wilhelm III

 

19-121 DOCUMENT FOR A YOUNG LEUTNANT- SIGNED BY KING FRIEDRICH WILHELM III OF PRUSSIA. This is a letter dated 5 June 1819 from King Friedrich Wilhelm III (1770-1840). Friedrich Wilhelm III was the King of Prussia (1797-1840) during the Napoleonic Wars. The Iron Cross was first authorized during his reign. The letter deals with a Premiereleutnant Graf Haugwitz, who was serving on the Prussian General Staff. The letter is on velum.  Friedrich Wilhelm III’s signature is clear. It was signed on the letter after it was prepared for him. $375.00 

 

 

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Items Relating to King Friedrich Wilhelm IV

 

31-33 GENERALMAJOR PROMOTION PATENT FROM THE TIME OF KING FRIEDRICH WILHELM IV - PRUSSIA. This is the oldest promotion patent that we have ever offered. It is for an Oberst who was being promoted to Generalmajor. His name was Ludwig von Gersdorff. He was the commander of Infantrie-Brigade Nr 32 and á la Suite Infantrie-Regiment Nr 27. This document measures 14 1/4" x 8 3/4." It unfolds into three separate pages with various information. The document is dated 22 May 1858 and signed by King Friedrich Wilhelm IV of Prussia. It has been folded, with some tearing and foxing at certain points. That said, the document is complete, and generally in good condition. It is very difficult to find promotion patents for generals. It is nothing short of astounding to find one that is nearly 150 years old! King Friedrich Wilhelm IV’s signature is on the final page. $595.00 

 

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19-122 DOCUMENT FOR A YOUNG LEUTNANT - SIGNED BY KING FRIEDRICH WILHELM IV - PRUSSIA. This is an ORIGINAL letter signed by King Friedrich Wilhelm IV (1795-1861). Friedrich Wilhelm IV was King of Prussia (1840-1850). He was removed from the throne after he went insane. The letter was written in the castle at Charlottenburg on 30 December 1847. This dealt with the promotion of a young Portopeefähnrich to Second Lieutenant. The officer in question was Grafen zu Stolberg Wernigerode. This action was taken by Friedrich Wilhelm IV as the head of the Garde-Korps. The young officer was attached to 1. Garde-Regiment zu Füßilier. It is a fine early promotion patent to a young nobleman. The format is different from what was used by both Kaiser Wilhelm I and II. $450.00

 

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Items Relating to Kaiser Friedrich III

 

19-129 KAISER FRIEDRICH III (1831-1888)- SIGNATURE - PRUSSIA. Friedrich III was Germany’s second Kaiser. He succeeded his father, Wilhelm I, who died in 1888. Sadly, Friedrich III, Kaiser Wilhelm II’s father, sat on the throne for just three months. In Germany he is often referred to as the "100 Day Kaiser." During 1888, Germany had three kaisers in little more than three months! Friedrich III was an able military commander who played an important role in Germany’s victory in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870/71. This appears to be a large envelope which has been unfolded. It measures 15 1/4" x 11." It is addressed to a Major Goltz. In the lower left corner Friedrich III’s bold and distinctive signature appears in black ink. $195.00 

 

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Items Relating to Prinz Heinrich

 

20-146 PRINZ HEINRICH von PREUßEN UNIFORM GROUPING, SWORD, AND MITRE - 1. GARDE-REGIMENT zu FÜß - PRUSSIA. When I bought this grouping one year ago (yes, I am still enough of a collector that I wanted to enjoy this before finding it a new home) I was struck by two thoughts. The first was simply, "Oh, my God!" The second was "How can I describe this and render it full justice?" Let me begin with a bit of the regiment’s historical background. 1. Garde-Regiment zu Füß was founded in 1688. It was garrisoned in Potsdam, where it was a part of the GardeKorps. All GardeKorps Regiments were based in the Berlin area. The most elite, such as 1. Garde-Regiment zu Füß, Regiment der Gardes du Corps, Leib-Garde-Husaren-Regiment, Garde-Jäger-Battalion, Garde-MG-Abteilung Nr 1, 1. Garde-Ulanen-Regiment, 3. Garde-Ulanen-Regiment, 2. Garde-Feldartillerie-Regiment, and 4. Garde-Feldartillerie-Regiment were garrisoned in Potsdam. Frederick the Great erected his beautiful, French-styled castle Sans Soucci in this Berlin suburb, thus guaranteeing his key regiments and the regiments of future Königen (Kings) and Kaisers were based here as well. In the tradition of the Prussian Army, 1. Garde-Regiment zu Füß and the Regiment der Gardes du Corps were the most elite of the regiments. They were considered the König’s (later the Kaiser’s) very own. The competition for assignment to either of these two elite regiments was very keen. The officers of these two regiments were the flower of German royalty and nobility. As one reads through the Rangeliste, these regiments reveal practically nothing but "von’s." Further along one finds a smattering of "Freiherr’s," "Graf’s," etc. Kaiser Wilhelm II served as the Regimental Chef for both regiments.
Another interesting fact about 1. Garde-Regiment zu Füß was the high number of a lá suite officers it contained. The absolute top of the line regiments might had as many as one to three a lá Suite officers assigned to them. 1. Garde-Regiment zu Füß, however, had more than twenty (20!) a lá suite officers assigned to it, even more than the vaunted Regiment der Garde du Corps! ! ! All of the Hohenzollern Princes were automatically invested in the regiment at birth. The older princes were often given the rank of Generaloberst in the rank of Generalfeldmarschall. The Rangeliste published before the beginning of World War I lists such an officer in that rank. He was none other than Prinz Heinrich of Preußen, the younger brother of Kaiser Wilhelm. Heinrich held the interesting distinction of being both a Generaloberst in the rank of Generalfeldmarschall AND a Großadmiral. In the Army he served as a General a lá Suite, and as a Regimental Chef for at least three regiments {Füßilier-Regiment Prinz Heinrich von Preußen (Brandenburgisches) Nr 35, Großherzog. Artilleriekorps 1. Großherzogl. Hessisches Feldartillerie-Regiment Nr 25, and 8. Feldartillerie-Regiment Prinz Heinrich von Preußen (a Bavarian regiment)}. We have been pleased to offer Prinz Heinrich’s belongings from each of these three regiments from time to time. [In fact, we have his pickelhaube and shoulder boards from Füßilier-Regiment Prinz Heinrich von Preußen (Brandenburgisches) Nr 35, AND 8. Feldartillerie-Regiment Prinz Heinrich von Preußen available right now  if you would like to have an instant "Prinz Heinrich Collection!"] His duties in the Army were more honorific than practical. He did have actual command duties in the Kaiserliche Marine, however, as a Großadmiral.
Let us now continue with the descriptions of the items in this fabulous grouping. A key feature is the officer’s mitre Prinz Heinrich wore in the 1. Garde-Regiment zu Füß. His tunic, trousers, officer’s brocade belt, and regimental buckle are also included.

 

Officer Mitre Of Prinz Heinrich

 

Officer’s Mitre for Battalion Nr 1 or Battalion Nr 3 of 1. Garde-Regiment zu Füß. This regiment had the unusual situation (along with Kaiser Alexander Garde-Grenadier-Regiment Nr 1) of having THREE different types of headdresses for its officers, NCO’s and enlisted men. For daily use, officers and NCO’s wore the schirmutze (visor cap), while enlisted men wore the mutze. All men in the regiment wore a pickelhaube for dress or parades. Battalion Nr 1 and Battalion Nr 2 wore a white horse hair bush on these helmets for parades, while Battalion Nr 3 wore a black bush. For high ceremonial occasions above and beyond a normal parade, EVERY man in the regiment wore a mitre. This third piece of headdress harkens back to the times of Frederick the Great. The mitre is a tall form of headdress, its appearance familiar to students of 18th and early 19th European and colonial American history. The mitre’s basic construction is a tall cap of red wool to which a very ornate, metal front plate and side and back plates are attached. The central theme on the front plate is a Hohenzollern Eagle. Above it is a bandeau proclaiming "Semper Talis." The front plate, chin scales, and three other smaller plates, which are attached to the sides and reverse, are all silver. The two side plates depict flaming bombs or as they were called in the early 19th Century and before grenades. The rear plate is larger than the two side plates. It also shows a flaming bomb, with furled banners flanking it. The mitre’s reverse, where its red wool is exposed, sports three sections of silver bullion tape that serve as a trim. Finally, a silver bullion pom-pom like device at the mitre’s top serves as a sort of equivalent to the field badge found on busbies, tschapkas, and shakos.
Inside the mitre is a very lightly-used, white, leather sweatband. Attached to the sweat band is an ultra-high-quality, white silk liner. This style of liner is seen only for royalty or nobility. Attached to the white silk liner is Prinz Heinrich’s gilt crowned cypher. All of the fittings and the interior are in prime condition. If you look at the red of the mitre’s body, you will note heavy concentrations of a black substance. I initially thought it might be mold. We tried to clean small sections of it with soap and water, then Woolite®, but were unsuccessful. I regret that it is that way, but I do not know how or if it can be remedied.

 

Tunic for a Generaloberst in the rank of Generalfeldmarschall

 

Generaloberst in the rank of Generalfeldmarschall’s Tunic. This is a pre World War I "dunkel-blau" tunic. The collar has a unique design for 1. Garde-Regiment zu Füß. It features two horizontal, silver-bullion collar leitzen. They are well toned with age and VERY rich-looking. The same silver bullion appears with red backing on the sleeves. The tunic boasts eight silver buttons down its center, and two more silver buttons on each of the sleeve’s bullion markings. The shoulder boards featured are Prinz Heinrich’s daily wear boards as a Generaloberst in the rank of a Generalfeldmarschall. This means they show four rank pips, where a traditional Generaloberst’s set would have three. A simple Generalfeldmarschall’s would feature crossed batons. (Over the years I have seen some variations on this theme, sometimes with three pips and crossed batons, or even four pips with batons. Four pips/no batons is the standard for Prussia). The boards have a white underlay which is correct for this regiment. Silver bullion tape encircles the complete edge of their reverse. A silver and bullion strap underneath attaches the shoulder boards to the tunic via a silver button that secures the board to the tunic. On the left breast are NINE sets of loops for orders, decorations, and breast stars sewn in. Furthermore, loops are sewn in for a medal bar or ribbon that measure 4 3/4" wide. The tunic’s interior is fresh and clean, with a traditional silk lining. It has no interior markings. On the reverse is a vent flap and six additional silver buttons. The exterior of the tunic is in very fine condition. About 5-6 small moth nips appear on the tunic’s front lower right side. They are in no way detractive to the overall presentation.

 

General Officer Trousers

 

General Officer’s Trousers. These are the matching trousers for the tunic. They are a very dark-blue with a double-wide red stripe down the outside of each pant leg. Between the two wide, red stripes is a black stripe intersected further by another, very narrow, red band. The trouser bands are silk, which show some age and separation. The condition of the trousers is generally quite pleasing, although some minor, scattered, moth nips are present. Again, these are not detractive to the overall presentation of the trousers.

 

Officer Sword Of Prinz Heinrich

 

This is Prinz Heinrich's personal sword for use with this uniform ensemble. The gilt basket grip has a Hohenzollern Eagle.  On the shark skin covered grip which is single wire wrapped we see a handsome Garde Star. At the top of the pommel we see Heinrich's royal cypher which is crowned. There is also a leather finger guard in place. The blade is a plain variety with no etchings nor is it a Damascus blade. The sword is manufacturer hallmarked.  The sword has a black scabbard with a single ring. There is some paint missing on certain parts of the scabbard but all in all it is in delightful condition. A final and very important part of this grouping.

 

Officer Belt

 

Also included with this ensemble is the correct officer brocade belt and buckle for 1. Garde-Regiment zu Füß. The buckle is silver. All of the attachments are present. The belt’s backing is dark-blue.

 

This is a fabulous grouping and a real value. An officer’s mitre from the 1. Garde-Regiment zu Füß can easily fetch $20,000, IF you can even find one. Here you have an important grouping that is ready to display, to one of the most important royal figures in Imperial Germany. $29,995.00 RH

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The second part of this grouping is Prinz Heinrich’s officer’s schirmutze. The visor cap’s top is summer white rather, than dark-blue winter. Summer caps are seen less frequently than winter caps. A wide black band on the cap measures 2." In the cap’s center is a beautifully-toned bullion officer’s badge. What catches my attention (in addition to its manifest superiority and luscious patina) is the badge’s Hohenzollern Crown. Seated gloriously atop the badge, it certainly has the look of GOLD. In all probability, it is GOLD, since it exhibits no tarnish whatsoever. The proper chinstrap (and the two small buttons securing it to the cap) is in place. Quite often officers removed the chinstrap and buttons from their schirmutzen. I am very happy to report their presence on our offering.
The cap’s white top is made of gabardine. The tunic is made from the same kind of material as well (although obviously a different color). Some water appears to have stained the top. The white material serves to heightens the effect. Inside the cap is a doeskin sweatband with the high cross stitching only seen on high-quality headdresses. It is another tip-off that the headdress is for royalty or high-ranking nobility. The liner is made of magnificent white silk. The silk liner boasts Prinz Heinrich’s hand-embroidered Hohenzollern Crown and Cypher. It is executed in resplendent, eye-popping gold thread. What makes Heinrich’s headdress so interesting is such dazzling handiwork. An extra white top comes with the visor cap.

This magnificent grouping’s final component is an autographed, framed photograph of Prinz Heinrich in a Großadmiral’s uniform. (Perhaps it is this very tunic. A prince of the realm, however, certainly had more than one tunic)! The photograph depicts Prinz Heinrich seated, in left-faced profile. The dates Prinz Heinrich commanded the Baltic Fleet against the Russians are listed, along with the dedication and signature (in bold black ink). The dates are 2 August 1914 to 24 January 1918. Although his fleet was not as extensive as the one engaged with the British, Heinrich and his commanders were effective against the larger Russian Fleet. Prinz Heinrich is wearing a Pour le Mérite around his throat in the photograph. He also is wearing an extensive ribbon bar on his left breast and a 1914 Iron Cross 2nd Class ribbon in his lapel’s buttonhole. A Großadmiral’s highly-ornate, gold bullion braid is clearly visible on his sleeve.
The handsome wooden frame boasts an unusual, silver-embossed, royal insignia at its top. A swing away easel on the reverse holds the frame in place on flat surfaces. The frame’s Hamburg production firm also appears on the reverse. The frame measures 11 1/4" x 8½." The photograph within the frame measures 8" x 6 1/4."

04-487 REGIMENTAL CHEF’S PICKELHAUBE AND SHOULDER BOARDS - PRINZ HEINRICH - PRUSSIA - ARTILLERIE-REGIMENT Nr 8 - BAVARIA. Today we are proud to offer an absolutely stunning Bavarian Artillerie Officer’s Pickelhaube and shoulder boards for Prinz Heinrich of Prussia. Prinz Heinrich was the Inhaber of 8. Feldartillerie-Regiment Prinz Heinrich von Preußen. This regiment was raised in 1900. It was garrisoned at Nürnberg, where it was assigned to the III. Bavarian Armeekorps. As the regiment’s Inhaber, Heinrich was its honorary oberst and, as such, their patron. A regimental oberst commanded the troops on a daily basis. In his role as regimental Inhaber, periodically Prinz Heinrich attended their functions. When he did, he dressed in the same uniform and headdress as the other men. Regiments like 8. Feldartillerie-Regiment Prinz Heinrich von Preußen also had honorary, á la Suite officers. A regiment could have any number of á la Suite officers (1. Garde-Regiment zu Füß from Prussia had more than twenty)! A regiment had only ONE Inhaber, however, and many regiments had no patron at all. Since the regiment was created in 1900, it did not have a very long history. It was disbanded when WW I ended in 1918. Heinrich was named Inhaber of 8. Feldartillerie-Regiment Prinz Heinrich von Preußen when it was created.

 

Officer Pickelhaube

 

The pickelhaube dates circa 1900. It definitely shows prewar quality. It is exquisitely well made. You will be hard pressed to find one of these helmets in better condition. [Although Heinrich was the regiment’s Inhaber, I seriously doubt he spent much time with them, as this helmet shows light use. He shouldered the same responsibilities for at least two other regiments (one Hessen and one Prussian), in addition to his status as one of the Kaiserliche Marine’s very few Großadmirals]. In general appearance, this looks no different from any other officer’s helmet in 8. Feldartillerie-Regiment Prinz Heinrich von Preußen. Even though Heinrich was a Prussian prince, when he was with the regiment, he was an honorary Bavarian. He wore a Bavarian general’s trichter and feather bush to indicate he was a general officer. He was a member of 8. Feldartillerie-Regiment Prinz Heinrich von Preußen, however, when on parade. The helmet’s leather body is superb. Its magnificent condition and appearance are due to the fact that the finest leather available was used in its construction. Its front visor is squared. The leather’s overall condition is supple, with a fine, glossy appearance. We do not know how many owners had custody of this helmet between Heinrich and Der Rittmeister, but all have taken great care to preserve it. All of the helmet’s furniture is gilt. Not only that, but this same furniture’s quality is unsurpassed. When you examine hundreds, even thousands, of helmets as I have over the years, you know when an item is from royalty or nobility. It all begins with the wappen. The detail is striking. It boasts a beautifully crafted finish of frosted gilt. I ask you to pay particular attention to the two rampant Bavarian Lions. They are just sensational. The chin scales are convex, which is indicative of an artillery helmet. The cruciform and officer’s stars are all beautiful, even after all these years. The spike is extra tall and fluted. [Of course, when I mention a spike on an artillery helmet you are wondering how can that be? Bavaria did not change to the kugel from the spike for artillery until 1915. Even then, the use of the kugel was optional, not mandatory, so many men continued to use the spike]. The state and reich’s kokarden are present and in perfect condition. As beautiful as is the helmet’s exterior, the "show" really begins when we look inside. First, we see a pristine, green, front visor in Moroccan leather, and a red rear visor of that same material. The leather sweatband is made of the most luxurious doeskin imaginable. Small spaces are placed all the way around, where the white silk of the liner shows through. If you look at it quickly, you might mistake it for cross stitching. In the forward part of the sweatband, many tiny holes aided in cooling the Prinz’s head. Embossed on the sweatband’s side is the name of the Berlin helmet production firm. As previously mentioned, it has a marvelous white silk liner. This usually indicates royalty. The liner is an ultra-high-quality, watermarked silk. Sewn into the silk liner are a hand-embroidered gold "H" and crown. This is a cypher’s highest expression. In many cases (even in Heinrich’s other helmets) the cyphers are embossed onto the liner. This particular manner of cyphering was used primarily by Kaiser Wilhelm II. I have seen this identical method (substituting the "W" for the "H," of course) used on the Kaiser’s headdresses. Under the silk liner, 100% of the original hardware is visibly in place. The number "58" is penciled in, which is the helmet’s size. The helmet is larger-than-usual, most helmets are in the "54" to "56" range.

 

Shoulder Boards For A Generaloberst In The Rank Of Generalfeldmarschall

 

The shoulder boards that accompany the pickelhaube are quite large, measuring 4 ½" x 2" each. Their central theme is a gilt "8," indicating the regiment’s number. Surrounding the "8" are four silver pips that indicate a Generaloberst in the rank of Generalfeldmarschall. This is actually an unusual rank, since a true Generaloberst has three pips. It is an in-between rank for the members of royalty who served in an a la Suite capacity. They are a bit more than a Generaloberst, and not quite as high as a Generalfeldmarschall, but rather a Generaloberst in the rank of a Generalfeldmarschall. The shoulder boards display intertwined ropes of embroidered gold and silver. The silver bullion rope sports blue chevrons, which indicate that these shoulder boards are Bavarian. The reverse has red backing and the necessary slip-on tabs to attach them onto a tunic. The shoulder boards are in excellent condition. This is an important mini grouping. $16,495.00  

 

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20-107 GROUPING (PICKELHAUBE, SHOULDER BOARDS, ETC.) - PRINZ HEINRICH -  PRUSSIA - REGIMENTAL CHEF - FÜßILIER-REGIMENT Nr 35 - PRUSSIA. Prinz Heinrich of Prussia was the younger brother of Kaiser Wilhelm II. Their father was Friedrich III, the second Kaiser of Germany. Their grandfather was Wilhelm I, the first Kaiser of Germany, the head of Germany as it became a more consolidated and unified nation during the 1860's. [Of course Wilhelm I was greatly aided by the "Iron Chancellor," Otto von Bismarck, a major political and strategic genius of his day, who steered Prussia through its turbulent times to emerge as Germany’s premier state]. As a younger brother Prinz Heinrich was destined to be involved in the military in more of a titular role than as a direct field commander. Heinrich was an interesting person. He held both the rank of Großadmiral in the Kaiserliche Marine and Generaloberst in the rank of Generalfeldmarschall in the army. He was, of course, a Generaloberst in the rank of Generalfeldmarschall in the famed 1. Garde-Regiment zu Füß. He also served as the Regimental Chef of Großherzogl. Artilleriekorps, 1. Großherzogl. Hessisches Feldartilleree-Regiment 25, and in Fußilier-Regiment Prinz Heinrich von Preußen (Brandenburgisches) Nr 35. Earlier this year I had the pleasure of acquiring a uniform and accouterment group for Heinrich from Großherzogl. Artilleriekorps, 1. Großherzogl. Hessisches Feldartilleree-Regiment 25 that included most of his daily use items. Today we offer a very rare ensemble that once belonged to Heinrich, serving as Regimental Chef of Füßilier-Regiment Nr 35. The group includes:

1) His pickelhaube as Regimental Chef.

2) His shoulder boards for this regiment in the rank of Generaloberst in the rank of Generalfeldmarschall.

3) The canvas cover for his pickelhaube.

4) An autographed portrait photograph of Heinrich to an officer who
had served in the regiment.

Keep in mind that while Prinz Heinrich was a General when he was with this regiment he was also one of "them" and was not formally designated a General. (Confused yet?) A Regimental Chef was, in fact, considered an honorary "Oberst" of the regiment. The regiment still had a real Oberst who commanded the regiment on a daily basis. Although this may seem to be a very minute distinction, it is important to note. That is why the helmet that is a part of this grouping is for an officer of this regiment, not for a General. On the other hand, as you will learn further in the description, the shoulder boards for his uniform ARE for a Generaloberst .

So, with no further delay, let us begin our description:

 

Pickelhaube of Prinz Heinrich

Prinz Heinrich’s Pickelhaube as Regimental Chef of Füßilier Regiment Nr 35. At first glance, looking strictly at the exterior, this seems to be a fairly standard line-officer’s pickelhaube. It features an officer’s infantry-style wappen. Upon closer examination, its quality is stunning. The wappen is handsomely frosted. Its attention to detail and caliber is sublime. The wappen retains nearly 100% of its fire gilding despite being nearly 100-years-old. The other furniture of the helmet is also gilt and is far above the level we often see in an officer’s helmet. The chinscales, spike, etc. are magnificent. The reich and state kokarden are present and of the highest quality. The leather body of the helmet is ravishing. It is baby’s-bottom smooth and clean. Inside the helmet we find an absolutely-mint, wonderfully-textured, brown leather sweatband. The silk liner is rust-colored and in perfect condition. The latter sports Prinz Heinrich’s gilt-embossed, crown-topped royal cypher. Every original nut and bolt is present. A paper label appears with the statement "Prima Qualitat," as well as a Regiment der Garde du Corps helmet in full parade configuration. On the inside of the label we see the helmet’s size, a "58." The canvas cover of an officer is included.

 

Shoulder Boards Of A Generaloberst In The Rank Of Generalfeldmarschall

 
Pair of Daily Service Shoulder Boards for a Generaloberst in the rank of Generalfeldmarschall. Heinrich would have used this pair of shoulder boards for non dress occasions. They feature a wide, embroidered silver band of Russian-style roping decorated with black chevrons (for Prussia). Flanking the silver are two narrower bands of gilt roping. The four silver-toned pips are correct for a general’s rank. The gilt-toned number "35" in the shoulder board’s center designate the regiment. The shoulder board’s reverse reveals a red felt backing. The shoulder boards feature the slip-on design for easy removal, so that the tunic could be fitted with "banjo-style" shoulder boards for dress occasions. Both of these shoulder boards are in superlative condition.
 

Dedicated and Autographed Portrait Photograph - Prinz Heinrich

Formal Portrait Photograph of Prinz Heinrich Dedicated to an Officer in his Regiment. This is a large format portrait photograph taken of Heinrich by a photographer in Kiel. The photo measures approximately 5" x 7." Heinrich is in full dress uniform, including his dress sash and "banjo-style shoulder boards. In the photograph a general’s helmet with full parade-dress feathers sits on a table. In the upper left corner is a lengthy dedication to a man (an Oberleutnant Schlinder) covering the period "18 October 1900" through "16 June 1919." At the bottom of the photograph boldly signed in ink is Heinrich’s name and "Chef."
4) Canvas Cover for the Pickelhaube. This is the canvas cover for Prinz Heinrich’s pickelhaube. The cover would have been used in foul weather to protect the helmet’s leather exterior and metal fittings. The quality of this cover far surpasses that of any other cover I have seen. It shows no markings, but like the pickelhaube it is in first-rate condition. It has been manufactured from the finest materials.

This is an exquisite grouping from an important royal personage in Imperial Germany. It provides a rare opportunity to acquire personal items from a leading prince of Prussia. $16,995.00. . .

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20-179 DINNER PLATE - PRINZ HEINRICH - GROßADMIRAL - KAISERLICHE MARINE. This is a dinner plate from Prinz Heinrich of Prussia’s personal service. In his role as a House of Hohenzollern Prince and a Kaiserliche Marine Großadmiral, he was expected to project a high level of personal elegance. He was accorded the budget and income to do so. As a part of it, he was expected to set a fine table for dinner guests. Like all royals, he possessed a wonderful variety of table and dinnerware. Today we are offering a dinner plate from his Großadmiral’s personal dining service. He used the plate both while entertaining onboard ship, and while on shore. The beautifully crafted dinner plate measures 9 13/16" in diameter. It features a wide gold trim band on its outer rim. Within that is a blue trim band, further sandwiched by another gold band. The four narrow gold bands actually replicate the four stripes on a Großadmiral’s sleeve. The plate’s top displays an Admiral and Großadmiral’s crossed ensigns. The plate’s center features the House of Hohenzollern’s Crown and Stole. Below the Crown is the Black Eagle Collar, also emblematic of the House of Hohenzollern. In the Collar’s center is a Hohenzollern Eagle with the French motto of the Order of the Garter: "Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pense (Shamed be he who thinks evil of it)." The very elaborate enamel center is executed in no less than three colors (blue, black, and gold). [Please take time to examine the plate’s photographs closely. They simply cannot render full justice to this plate, its colors are too deep and striking. They absolutely jump off the plate]. The reverse reveals that the plate was produced by KPM, which produced all the tableware for every House of Hohenzollern constituent. Its serial numbers also are listed. This is a spectacular piece from a member of the royal family, and one of only six Kaiserliche Marine Großadmirals. It would make a wonderful addition to any display of Prinz Heinrich materials. $1,295.00JG

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